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1996 passat vr6 problems - 7/2/2008 10:06:28 PM

betiwin

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i own 1996 vr6 passat usually check engine light is on solid in color , today i get in start it up it idle really rough and the check engine light was blinking until i started driving and got up to 3k rpms the light would stop blinking . when i hit gas it falls right on its face any1 got any ideas

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RE: 1996 passat vr6 problems - 7/4/2008 8:04:43 AM

Jrailer

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missfire
plugs and wires

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RE: 1996 passat vr6 problems - 7/4/2008 10:17:34 AM

piusg

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I concur.

A "Check Engine" light accompanied by rough running almost always means it''s time to change the spark plugs and wires. MAKE SURE YOU CHANGE THE WIRES IF YOU CHANGE THE PLUGS!!!

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Gregory Pius
Wellington (like the beef), Florida
1997 Volkswagen Passat GLX VR6 Wagon, 5-Speed

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